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lemon · 29-05-08, 10:05 PM

Just got me a new Technomate 9100 receiver and was wondering if I could plug is straight into my current TM 5400 via the loop though plug and still be able to move the dish?

Sure I've read that is is possible as long as the receiver not being used is in standby. Just want to check in case I damage anything

robbo71 · 29-05-08, 10:25 PM

The IF loop through is designed for another receiver to be connected to. So it should not cause any damage. You may have problems if the dish is not at the position the receiver last used was expecting it to be though. Might be a good idea to always send the dish to a certain satellite, before turning off.

Robbo

lemon · 29-05-08, 11:06 PM

Thanks thats good to know, I just wasn't sure about jamming 18 volts into the receiver.

This is turning into an expensive hobby now

Jimdefruit · 29-05-08, 11:50 PM

It would be better to get a twin or quad lnb and feed the two receivers separately.

Ok you would only be able to move the dish using one receiver but the two receivers would be able to open different channels at the same time. Unfortunately the two channels would have to be from the same satellite.

29-05-08, 10:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
lemon Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cardiff Posts: 15 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	2 receivers and 1 dish Just got me a new Technomate 9100 receiver and was wondering if I could plug is straight into my current TM 5400 via the loop though plug and still be able to move the dish? Sure I've read that is is possible as long as the receiver not being used is in standby. Just want to check in case I damage anything

29-05-08, 10:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
robbo71 Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 4,743 Thanks: 22 Thanked 417 Times in 403 Posts	Re: 2 receivers and 1 dish The IF loop through is designed for another receiver to be connected to. So it should not cause any damage. You may have problems if the dish is not at the position the receiver last used was expecting it to be though. Might be a good idea to always send the dish to a certain satellite, before turning off. Robbo __________________ كيبل اعضاء البلهاء TM6800,TM1000D.Triax TD110 on STABHH-90 motor.Orbital 1m on Moteck motor+2 x minidishes DigitAlb movie package. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.

29-05-08, 11:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
lemon Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cardiff Posts: 15 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 2 receivers and 1 dish Thanks thats good to know, I just wasn't sure about jamming 18 volts into the receiver. This is turning into an expensive hobby now

29-05-08, 11:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jimdefruit Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,696 Thanks: 10 Thanked 92 Times in 86 Posts	Re: 2 receivers and 1 dish It would be better to get a twin or quad lnb and feed the two receivers separately. Ok you would only be able to move the dish using one receiver but the two receivers would be able to open different channels at the same time. Unfortunately the two channels would have to be from the same satellite. __________________ Dreambox 7000s + VBox + Channel Master 1.2 with 36v actuator CM120 feedhorn and Invacom .3 LNB Skystar 2 PCI card with links to my Dreambox If you like what you see here, tell your friends.

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